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Pregnancy
What to do while pregnancy in Sikhism
Recitation of Guru Granth Sahib, and doing Nit Nem (reading of the set scriptures) daily is the usual Sikh religious routine.
As soon as a Sikh woman becomes aware that she has conceived, she takes particular care especially to recite Sukhmani Sahib – peace giving psalm, every day. Some recite it more than once per day. It takes about 1-1.5 hours for its one reading at the usual speed.
It is a routine to recite Jappu Ji Sahib – the Morning Prayer and some start reciting it repeatedly – many times throughout the day.
A pregnant woman adopts Naam-Jaap – recitation of the Name of God and keeps reciting one or the other Shabad – Holy Hymn. She lives the God oriented life throughout her pregnancy. Listens to Kirtan – devotional singing may be it is pre-recorded. God orientation raises morale and gives peace.
All these things provide celestial environment to the developing baby. It is a well known fact that fetus is effected by environment and by the mental state of mother.
Recitation of Guru Granth Sahib, and doing Nit Nem (reading of the set scriptures) daily is the usual Sikh religious routine.
As soon as a Sikh woman becomes aware that she has conceived, she takes particular care especially to recite Sukhmani Sahib – peace giving psalm, every day. Some recite it more than once per day. It takes about 1-1.5 hours for its one reading at the usual speed.
It is a routine to recite Jappu Ji Sahib – the Morning Prayer and some start reciting it repeatedly – many times throughout the day.
A pregnant woman adopts Naam-Jaap – recitation of the Name of God and keeps reciting one or the other Shabad – Holy Hymn. She lives the God oriented life throughout her pregnancy. Listens to Kirtan – devotional singing may be it is pre-recorded. God orientation raises morale and gives peace.
All these things provide celestial environment to the developing baby. It is a well known fact that fetus is effected by environment and by the mental state of mother.
Worship of Guru Granth Sahib
Worship of Guru Granth Sahib
A word has no form, and it needs speech, or a body for its communication with others. The physical body to the word is provided by writing on something e.g. paper.
Because the Word has no form, (Body of its own), it cannot be separated from paper on which the word is written. Body of the Word i.e. Guru Granth Sahib – the Shabad Guru (the Word Guru), is the collection of papers.
When Sikhs worship the Word, with it, its body (Guru Granth i.e. paper on which it is written), gets automatically honoured. Sikhs worship the Word, and their bowing to Guru Granth Sahib is not idol worship. Sikhs worship only One God through the Word i.e. Gurbani i.e. Hymns present in Guru Granth Sahib.
A word has no form, and it needs speech, or a body for its communication with others. The physical body to the word is provided by writing on something e.g. paper.
Because the Word has no form, (Body of its own), it cannot be separated from paper on which the word is written. Body of the Word i.e. Guru Granth Sahib – the Shabad Guru (the Word Guru), is the collection of papers.
When Sikhs worship the Word, with it, its body (Guru Granth i.e. paper on which it is written), gets automatically honoured. Sikhs worship the Word, and their bowing to Guru Granth Sahib is not idol worship. Sikhs worship only One God through the Word i.e. Gurbani i.e. Hymns present in Guru Granth Sahib.
Daultan Dai - Midwife
Daultan Dai - Daultan midwife. She delivered Guru Nanak. At the birth of Sri Guru Nanak Dev, Daultan perceived light in the room, a halo around him, and he gave a smile. When she went to burry placenta, she beheld treasure in the pit.
The Pandit who prepared his horoscope, told to Guru Nanak's father Mehta Kalu that the child would be a great God oriented person, a very high entity, and will emancipate the people. He got the word N and named him Nanak.
The Pandit who prepared his horoscope, told to Guru Nanak's father Mehta Kalu that the child would be a great God oriented person, a very high entity, and will emancipate the people. He got the word N and named him Nanak.
Ardas - The Sikh Invocation
Ardas is an invocation, supplication, appeal or a humble prayer to Waheguru (God). Sikhs pray to God, with the Guru and Guru Granth Sahib as their witness.
Ardas is recited to start and end every Sikh ceremony, or a session of individual or a congregational prayer.
In Gurdwaras (the Sikh places of worship), Ardas is offered twice morning and evening.
Guru Gobind Singh authored its first Pauri – step, i.e. part at its start. In this part, no alteration is permitted. The sections following it have seen changes and additions according to the progressing Sikh historical events.
In congregation, Ardas is offered standing with folded hands and facing Guru Granth Sahib. The one person leads and others listen to it calmly and attentively.
In Ardas, after remembering to Sikh Guru, God, sacrifices, history and achievements of Sikhs are repeated, Waheguru is thanked for his boons, high morale is begged for, and well-being of the whole humanity – creation, is sought by saying “Nanak Naam Char.hdee Kala, T.aerae Bhaan.ae sarbat d.aa bhalaa” (Nanak, the Naam is giver of high morale, may all be blessed by God!)
We should say a personal Ardas, before and after Naam-Jaap. Such a personal prayer is usually short. We humbly beg from God –
Everyone humbly begs from You, O Lord! 3-86-5
Sabhe t.d:haae paas-hu man:gd.ae nit. kar-e Ard.aase
Types of Ardas approved by the Sikh world.
Panthic Ardas – It is full length Ardas
Chotee Ardas or Short Ardas – Only first section of Ardas
It is made to God, Standing before the Holy Book. It is also made before the start and at the end of any Sikh ceremony, or a religious function. Even other Sikh function e.g. political, may as well be started after a Panthic Ardas.
A Panthic Ardas (full length) should be kept as short as possible, with no repetitions and unnecessary additions may be of quotation from the Holy Hymns. The stanzas (quotes) from Gurbani should not be said within the main body of Ardas, and their limited number (a few of them) may be used before starting it.
Chhotee Ardas – Is is only recitation of the starting Pauri (step) of Ardas. This step is composition of the Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. It starts with “Ardas. Ik-Onkar Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fat.eh. Sree Bhagaut.ee jee sahaa-ae…” and ends at “D.assaan’ Pat.shaahee-aan’ d.ee jot.e Sree Guroo Granth Sahib… Bolo Jee Vaheguroo.”
Before opening the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book), to this Ardas is added supplication seeking permission to open it, and for the God’s Hukam (Order).
When closing Guru Granth Sahib, some at the individual level, first say Ardas and then close the Holy Book Guru Granth Sahib. Others, say Ardas after closing the Holy Book, Guru Granth Sahib.
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Ardas is recited to start and end every Sikh ceremony, or a session of individual or a congregational prayer.
In Gurdwaras (the Sikh places of worship), Ardas is offered twice morning and evening.
Guru Gobind Singh authored its first Pauri – step, i.e. part at its start. In this part, no alteration is permitted. The sections following it have seen changes and additions according to the progressing Sikh historical events.
In congregation, Ardas is offered standing with folded hands and facing Guru Granth Sahib. The one person leads and others listen to it calmly and attentively.
In Ardas, after remembering to Sikh Guru, God, sacrifices, history and achievements of Sikhs are repeated, Waheguru is thanked for his boons, high morale is begged for, and well-being of the whole humanity – creation, is sought by saying “Nanak Naam Char.hdee Kala, T.aerae Bhaan.ae sarbat d.aa bhalaa” (Nanak, the Naam is giver of high morale, may all be blessed by God!)
We should say a personal Ardas, before and after Naam-Jaap. Such a personal prayer is usually short. We humbly beg from God –
Everyone humbly begs from You, O Lord! 3-86-5
Sabhe t.d:haae paas-hu man:gd.ae nit. kar-e Ard.aase
Types of Ardas approved by the Sikh world.
Panthic Ardas – It is full length Ardas
Chotee Ardas or Short Ardas – Only first section of Ardas
Panthic Ardas
A Panthic Ardas is standard, full-length invocation approved by the Sikh World. It is said after the end of a prayer-session in Gurduwara (Sikh place of worship).It is made to God, Standing before the Holy Book. It is also made before the start and at the end of any Sikh ceremony, or a religious function. Even other Sikh function e.g. political, may as well be started after a Panthic Ardas.
A Panthic Ardas (full length) should be kept as short as possible, with no repetitions and unnecessary additions may be of quotation from the Holy Hymns. The stanzas (quotes) from Gurbani should not be said within the main body of Ardas, and their limited number (a few of them) may be used before starting it.
Chhotee Ardas - Short Invocation
It is said before opening and closing Guru Granth Sahib, and when some offerings are made to God, by placing these before Guru Granth Sahib.Chhotee Ardas – Is is only recitation of the starting Pauri (step) of Ardas. This step is composition of the Tenth Guru Gobind Singh. It starts with “Ardas. Ik-Onkar Vaheguroo Jee Kee Fat.eh. Sree Bhagaut.ee jee sahaa-ae…” and ends at “D.assaan’ Pat.shaahee-aan’ d.ee jot.e Sree Guroo Granth Sahib… Bolo Jee Vaheguroo.”
Before opening the Guru Granth Sahib (Holy Book), to this Ardas is added supplication seeking permission to open it, and for the God’s Hukam (Order).
When closing Guru Granth Sahib, some at the individual level, first say Ardas and then close the Holy Book Guru Granth Sahib. Others, say Ardas after closing the Holy Book, Guru Granth Sahib.
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Amrit Dhara, Amrit Rass
Amrit Dhara or Amrti Rass – Drip of Nector.
To enjoy that nector (love of God) leave this taste (attachments).
Once you enjoy the honey (Naam),
You will discard this drink (Maya).
Kabir (342-7)
Eh rass chhadae ouh rassu aavaa
Ouh rass peeaa eh rassu nahi bhaavaa
Kabir (342-7)
Amrit dhara – A trickle of Amrit. Amrit dhara is also known as Amrit-Rass, Amrit or simply Rass. Its source is the Tenth-Door (Dassam-Dwar) located at top of the head (claimed to be seat of God in the body). From there, it trickles on to the palate, tongue, and gives its sweet taste.
Rass mean essence. It is said to be honey like sweet (treacle). Perhaps, it is enjoyment of the state of absolute oneness with the lord, which is expressed as the sweetest of all. In fact, its real import is to enjoy oneness (Leenth) with Jaap of Naam. It is getting immersed into Naam-Jaap is too enjoy oneness or enjoying it. Leenth, deep absorption is the Rass (enjoyment, joy) and it may be with Naam, Gurbani, Kirtan, Simran, or with the thoughts of God. This is the spiritual thing, but it may be there in its physical form of taste, depending on the faith one has in it.
To enjoy that nector (love of God) leave this taste (attachments).
Once you enjoy the honey (Naam),
You will discard this drink (Maya).
Kabir (342-7)
Eh rass chhadae ouh rassu aavaa
Ouh rass peeaa eh rassu nahi bhaavaa
Kabir (342-7)
Amrit dhara – A trickle of Amrit. Amrit dhara is also known as Amrit-Rass, Amrit or simply Rass. Its source is the Tenth-Door (Dassam-Dwar) located at top of the head (claimed to be seat of God in the body). From there, it trickles on to the palate, tongue, and gives its sweet taste.
Rass mean essence. It is said to be honey like sweet (treacle). Perhaps, it is enjoyment of the state of absolute oneness with the lord, which is expressed as the sweetest of all. In fact, its real import is to enjoy oneness (Leenth) with Jaap of Naam. It is getting immersed into Naam-Jaap is too enjoy oneness or enjoying it. Leenth, deep absorption is the Rass (enjoyment, joy) and it may be with Naam, Gurbani, Kirtan, Simran, or with the thoughts of God. This is the spiritual thing, but it may be there in its physical form of taste, depending on the faith one has in it.